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MLB Batting Splits 2026

Performance splits by handedness, home/away, and situational categories.

Batting splits break down a hitter's performance across different game situations. Platoon splits (vs LHP/RHP) are the most predictive for DFS and prop betting. Minimum 10 at-bats displayed.
All Away Day Home Night vs. Left vs. Right
Sort by: OPS ▼ AVG SLG OBP AB HR
Jake Burger headshot
Jake Burger
Day
.862 OPS
AVG .267
OBP .333
SLG .528
HR 15
AB 195
H 52
RBI 32
Riley Greene headshot
Riley Greene
vs. Right
.860 OPS
AVG .293
OBP .373
SLG .487
HR 15
AB 355
H 104
RBI 53
Drake Baldwin headshot
Drake Baldwin
Home
.860 OPS
AVG .301
OBP .371
SLG .490
HR 14
AB 286
H 86
RBI 50
Mike Trout headshot
Mike Trout
Day
.860 OPS
AVG .253
OBP .405
SLG .455
HR 6
AB 154
H 39
RBI 16
Kody Clemens headshot
Kody Clemens
Home
.860 OPS
AVG .274
OBP .348
SLG .512
HR 13
AB 248
H 68
RBI 44
Kazuma Okamoto headshot
Kazuma Okamoto
vs. Left
.860 OPS
AVG .250
OBP .339
SLG .520
HR 10
AB 148
H 37
RBI 20
Yainer Diaz headshot
Yainer Diaz
Away
.859 OPS
AVG .316
OBP .348
SLG .511
HR 8
AB 190
H 60
RBI 29
Kevin McGonigle headshot
Kevin McGonigle
Day
.859 OPS
AVG .280
OBP .378
SLG .481
HR 10
AB 243
H 68
RBI 28
Jose Siri headshot
Jose Siri
Away
.859 OPS
AVG .298
OBP .339
SLG .519
HR 6
AB 104
H 31
RBI 17
Lucas Spence headshot
Lucas Spence
vs. Right
.859 OPS
AVG .189
OBP .318
SLG .541
HR 4
AB 37
H 7
RBI 9
Ty France headshot
Ty France
Away
.858 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .341
SLG .517
HR 12
AB 232
H 67
RBI 40
Oneil Cruz headshot
Oneil Cruz
vs. Right
.858 OPS
AVG .255
OBP .364
SLG .494
HR 16
AB 239
H 61
RBI 48
Alex Bregman headshot
Alex Bregman
Away
.857 OPS
AVG .281
OBP .366
SLG .492
HR 16
AB 303
H 85
RBI 50
Tyler Soderstrom headshot
Tyler Soderstrom
vs. Right
.857 OPS
AVG .262
OBP .367
SLG .490
HR 10
AB 263
H 69
RBI 33
Rafael Devers headshot
Rafael Devers
Day
.856 OPS
AVG .249
OBP .322
SLG .534
HR 15
AB 221
H 55
RBI 39
Adley Rutschman headshot
Adley Rutschman
Home
.856 OPS
AVG .283
OBP .362
SLG .494
HR 8
AB 180
H 51
RBI 40
Chase DeLauter headshot
Chase DeLauter
Away
.856 OPS
AVG .273
OBP .367
SLG .489
HR 11
AB 231
H 63
RBI 28
Tyler Callihan headshot
Tyler Callihan
Home
.856 OPS
AVG .245
OBP .328
SLG .528
HR 3
AB 53
H 13
RBI 10
Andres Chaparro headshot
Andres Chaparro
Away
.856 OPS
AVG .248
OBP .351
SLG .504
HR 8
AB 113
H 28
RBI 25
Randy Arozarena headshot
Randy Arozarena
Night
.856 OPS
AVG .286
OBP .385
SLG .471
HR 14
AB 374
H 107
RBI 41
Jonah Heim headshot
Jonah Heim
vs. Left
.855 OPS
AVG .267
OBP .321
SLG .534
HR 10
AB 146
H 39
RBI 23
Eli White headshot
Eli White
Day
.855 OPS
AVG .289
OBP .341
SLG .513
HR 4
AB 76
H 22
RBI 16
Trevor Larnach headshot
Trevor Larnach
Day
.855 OPS
AVG .278
OBP .368
SLG .488
HR 8
AB 162
H 45
RBI 23
Jordan Lawlar headshot
Jordan Lawlar
vs. Left
.854 OPS
AVG .283
OBP .345
SLG .509
HR 3
AB 53
H 15
RBI 9
Daylen Lile headshot
Daylen Lile
Night
.854 OPS
AVG .275
OBP .328
SLG .526
HR 21
AB 342
H 94
RBI 72

Understanding Platoon Splits

Platoon splits — performance vs left-handed pitchers (LHP) and right-handed pitchers (RHP) — are the single most predictive and actionable batting split. Most hitters have a significant platoon gap, performing better against opposite-hand pitchers.

The Platoon Advantage

Right-handed hitters typically hit 30-50 OPS points better against LHP, and vice versa. The platoon advantage exists because same-hand pitcher-batter matchups create a more difficult pitch angle and make breaking balls move away from the hitter. This is the most stable, repeatable split in baseball.

Switch Hitters & Exceptions

Switch hitters aim to always have the platoon advantage by batting from both sides. However, many switch hitters are significantly better from one side. Some pure hitters (like elite LHH who crush lefties) defy platoon norms entirely — always check the data rather than assuming.

Props & DFS Application

Platoon splits are the #1 factor for daily fantasy and prop betting. Always check the opposing starter's handedness, then look at each hitter's platoon split. A .280 overall hitter who hits .320 vs LHP is a strong play when a lefty is on the mound — the line is set off his overall average, not his split.

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Data Source & Methodology

Batting splits sourced from MLB Stats API. Stats reflect current season data and update daily as games are played.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the platoon advantage in baseball?

The platoon advantage means hitters perform better against opposite-hand pitchers. Right-handed hitters (RHH) tend to hit better against left-handed pitchers (LHP), and left-handed hitters (LHH) hit better against right-handed pitchers (RHP). The typical platoon gap is 30-50 OPS points, making it the most reliable and predictive split in baseball.

How important are platoon splits for DFS?

Platoon splits are the single most important split for DFS. Always check the opposing starter's handedness before building lineups. Stack right-handed hitters against left-handed starters (and vice versa) for the strongest correlation. The platoon edge is especially large for power stats like HR and SLG.

Are platoon splits reliable with small sample sizes?

Yes — platoon splits are the most stable split category even with relatively small samples. Because the platoon advantage is driven by physics (pitch angle, breaking ball movement), it tends to persist even in 50-100 at-bat samples. This makes platoon splits usable earlier in the season than other split types.
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